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How to tell if motor mounts need replacing

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Old 06-23-07, 06:53 PM
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Default How to tell if motor mounts need replacing

Hey guys I replaced the dog bone mount about 8 months ago and need to know how I can tell if I need to replace the other mounts?
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Simple, you just need to look at them to see if they're cracked... or on the other hand, when you drive on a bumpy road and there's a lot of bangin' goin on (and it's not the struts) it's the mounts. Another one is when you shift from park to drive, the motor will tilt a little forward. If there's a pull or jerk, that's also a worn mount (Considering the tranny is in good condition too).
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Originally Posted by 3000
Simple, you just need to look at them to see if they're cracked... or on the other hand, when you drive on a bumpy road and there's a lot of bangin' goin on (and it's not the struts) it's the mounts. Another one is when you shift from park to drive, the motor will tilt a little forward. If there's a pull or jerk, that's also a worn mount (Considering the tranny is in good condition too).
yep, sounds about right +1
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